Gigabyte GA-MA78LMT-S2H: Chapter 1 Hardware Installation
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation: Gigabyte GA-MA78LMT-S2H
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation
1-1 Installation Precautions
The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can
become damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read
the user's manual and follow these procedures:
• Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or
warranty sticker provided by your dealer. These stickers are required for warranty validation.
• Always remove the AC power by unplugging the power cord from the power outlet before
installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components.
• When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the motherboard,
make sure they are connected tightly and securely.
• When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any metal leads or connectors.
• It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic com-
ponents such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you do not have an ESD wrist strap,
keep your hands dry and rst touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity.
•
Prior to installing the motherboard, please have it on top of an antistatic pad or within an
electrostatic shielding container.
• Before unplugging the power supply cable from the motherboard, make sure the power sup-
ply has been turned off.
• Before turning on the power, make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to
the local voltage standard.
• Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors of your hard-
ware components are connected.
• To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not allow screws to come in contact with the
motherboard circuit or its components.
• Make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or
within the computer casing.
• Do not place the computer system on an uneven surface
.
• Do not place the computer system in a high-temperature environment.
• Turning on the computer power during the installation process can lead to damage to sys-
tem components as well as physical harm to the user.
• If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the
product, please consult a certied computer technician.
- 9 - Hardware Installation
1-2 Product Specications
CPU
Support for AM3 processors:
™
™
AMD Phenom
II processor/ AMD Athlon
II processor
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.)
Hyper Transport Bus
5200 MT/s
Chipset
North Bridge: AMD 760G
South Bridge: AMD SB710
(Note 1)
Memory
4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 16 GB of system memory
Dual channel memory architecture
Support for DDR3 1666 (O.C.)/1333/1066 MHz memory modules
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.)
Onboard Graphics
Integrated in the North Bridge:
- 1 x D-Sub port
(Note 2) (Note 3)
- 1 x DVI-D port
(Note 3)
- 1 x HDMI port
Audio
Realtek ALC888B/892 codec
High Denition Audio
2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
Support for S/PDIF In/Out
Support for CD In
LAN
Realtek RTL8111D/E chip (10/100/1000 Mbit)
Expansion Slots
1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16
(The PCI Express x16 slot conforms to PCI Express 2.0 standard.)
1 x PCI Express x1 slot
2 x PCI slots
Storage Interface
South Bridge:
- 1 x IDE connector supporting ATA-133/100/66/33 and up to 2 IDE devices
- 5 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (SATA2_0, SATA2_1, SATA2_2, SATA2_3,
SATA2_4) supporting up to 5 SATA 3Gb/s devices
- 1 x eSATA 3Gb/s port on the back panel supporting up to 1 SATA 3Gb/s
device
- Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and JBOD
iTE IT8718 chip:
- 1 x oppy disk drive connector supporting up to 1 oppy disk drive
Hardware Installation - 10 -
USB
South Bridge
- Up to 12 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 on the back panel, 6 via the USB brackets
connected to the internal USB headers)
Internal
1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
Connectors
1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
1 x oppy disk drive connector
1 x IDE connector
5 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors
1 x CPU fan header
1 x system fan header
1 x North Bridge fan header
1 x front panel header
1 x front panel audio header
1 x CD In connector
1 x S/PDIF In/Out header
3 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
1 x serial port header
1 x parallel port header
1 x power LED header
1 x chassis intrusion header
1 x clearing CMOS jumper
Back Panel
1 x PS/2 keyboard port or PS/2 mouse port
Connectors
1 x D-Sub port
(Note 2) (Note 3)
1 x DVI-D port
(Note 3)
1 x HDMI port
1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector
1 x eSATA 3Gb/s port
6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
1 x RJ-45 port
6 x audio jacks (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out/Rear Speaker Out/
Side Speaker Out/Line In/Line Out/Microphone)
I/O Controller
iTE IT8718 chip
Hardware Monitor
System voltage detection
CPU/System temperature detection
CPU/System fan speed detection
CPU overheating warning
CPU/System/Power fan fail warning
(Note 4)
CPU/System fan speed control
- 11 - Hardware Installation
BIOS
2 x 8 Mbit ash
Use of licensed AWARD BIOS
™
Support for DualBIOS
PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b
Unique Features
Support for @BIOS
Support for Q-Flash
Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue
Support for Download Center
Support for Xpress Install
Support for Xpress Recovery2
(Note 5)
Support for EasyTune
Support for Easy Energy Saver
Support for SMART Recovery
Support for ON/OFF Charge
Support for Q-Share
Bundled Software
Norton Internet Security (OEM version)
®
®
Operating System
Support for Microsoft
Windows
7/Vista/XP
Form Factor
Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 24.4cm
(Note 1) Due to Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical m e m o r y
is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB.
(Note 2) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter.
(Note 3) Simultaneous output for DVI-D and HDMI is not supported.
(Note 4) Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/system
cooler you install.
(Note 5) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model.
Hardware Installation - 12 -
1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler
Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU:
• Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU.
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.)
• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing
the CPU to prevent hardware damage.
• Locate the pin one of the CPU. The CPU cannot be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you may
locate the notches on both sides of the CPU and alignment keys on the CPU socket.)
• Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the CPU.
• Do not turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not installed, otherwise overheating and dam-
age of the CPU may occur.
• Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specications. It is not recommended
that the system bus frequency be set beyond hardware specications since it does not meet the
standard requirements for the peripherals. If you wish to set the frequency beyond the standard
specications, please do so according to your hardware specications including the CPU, graph-
ics card, memory, hard drive, etc.
1-3-1 Installing the CPU
A. Locate the pin one (denoted by a small triangle) of the CPU socket and the CPU.
A Small Triangle Mark
Denotes Pin One of the
AM3 Socket
Socket
A Small Triangle Marking
AM3 CPU
Denotes CPU Pin One
- 13 - Hardware Installation
B. Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket.
• Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the
power outlet to prevent damage to the CPU.
• Do not force the CPU into the CPU socket. The CPU cannot t in if oriented incorrectly. Adjust the
CPU orientation if this occurs.
Step 1:
Completely lift up the CPU socket locking lever.
CPU Socket
Locking Lever
Step 2:
Align the CPU pin one (small triangle marking) with the triangle mark
on the CPU socket and gently insert the CPU into the socket. Make
sure that the CPU pins t perfectly into their holes. Once the CPU is
positioned into its socket, place one nger down on the middle of the
CPU, lowering the locking lever and latching it into the fully locked
position.
Hardware Installation - 14 -
1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler
Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the CPU. (The following procedure uses the
GIGABYTE cooler as the example.)
Step 1:
Step 2:
Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease
Place the CPU cooler on the CPU.
on the surface of the installed CPU.
Step 3:
Step 4:
Hook the CPU cooler clip to the mounting lug
Turn the cam handle from the left side to the
on one side of the retention frame. On the other
right side (as the picture above shows) to lock
side,push straight down on the the CPU cooler
into place. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation
clip to hook it to the mounting lug on the reten-
manual for instructions on installing the cooler.)
tion frame.
Step 5:
Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to the CPU
fan header (CPU_FAN) on the motherboard.
Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease/tape between the
CPU cooler and CPU may adhere to the CPU. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may damage
the CPU.
- 15 - Hardware Installation
1-4 Installing the Memory
Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory:
• Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. It is recommended that memory of the
same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used.
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.)
• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing
the memory to prevent hardware damage.
• Memory modules have a foolproof design. A memory module can be installed in only one direc-
tion. If you are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction.
1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Conguration
This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. After the
memory is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specications and capacity of the memory. En-
abling Dual Channel memory mode will double the original memory bandwidth.
The four DDR3 memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as
following:
Channel 0: DDR3_1, DDR3_3
Channel 1: DDR3_2, DDR3_4
Dual Channel Memory Congurations Table
DDR3_1 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_4
Two Modules
DS/SS DS/SS - - - -
- - - - DS/SS DS/SS
Four Modules
DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS
(SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory)
If two memory modules are to be installed, it is rec-
ommended that you install them in the DDR3_1 and
DDR3_2 sockets.
DDR3_1
DDR3_2
DDR3_3
DDR3_4
Due to CPU limitations, read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode.
1. Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one DDR3 memory module is installed.
2. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that
memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used and installed in the same colored
DDR3 sockets for optimum performance.
Hardware Installation - 16 -
1-4-2 Installing a Memory
Before installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power
cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the memory module.
DDR3 and DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to each other or DDR DIMMs. Be sure to install
DDR3 DIMMs on this motherboard.
Notch
DDR3 DIMM
A DDR3 memory module has a notch, so it can only t in one direction. Follow the steps below to correctly
install your memory modules in the memory sockets.
Step 1:
Note the orientation of the memory module. Spread the retaining
clips at both ends of the memory socket. Place the memory module
on the socket. As indicated in the picture on the left, place your n-
gers on the top edge of the memory, push down on the memory and
insert it vertically into the memory socket.
Step 2:
The clips at both ends of the socket will snap into place when the
memory module is securely inserted.
- 17 - Hardware Installation
1-5 Installing an Expansion Card
Read the following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion card:
• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that came
with your expansion card.
• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing
an expansion card to prevent hardware damage.
PCI Express x1 Slot
PCI Express x16 Slot
PCI Slot
Follow the steps below to correctly install your expansion card in the expansion slot.
1. Locate an expansion slot that supports your card. Remove the metal slot cover from the chassis back panel.
2. Align the card with the slot, and press down on the card until it is fully seated in the slot.
3. Make sure the metal contacts on the card are completely inserted into the slot.
4. Secure the card’s metal bracket to the chassis back panel with a screw.
5. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s).
6. Turn on your computer. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your
expansion card(s).
7. Install the driver provided with the expansion card in your operating system.
Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card:
• Installing a Graphics Card:
Gently push down on the top edge of the card until
it is fully inserted into the PCI Express slot. Make
sure the card is securely seated in the slot and
does not rock.
• Removing the Card from the PCIEX16_1 slot:
Gently push back on the lever on the slot and then lift the card straight out from
the slot.
Hardware Installation - 18 -
1-6 Back Panel Connectors
(Note 1) (Note 2)
(Note 2)
USB 2.0/1.1 Port
The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specication. Use this port for USB devices such as a USB key-
board/mouse, USB printer, USB ash drive and etc.
PS/2 Keyboard or PS/2 Mouse Port
Use this port to connect a PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse.
D-Sub Port
The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector. Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection
to this port.
(Note 1)(Note 2)
DVI-D Port
The DVI-D port supports DVI-D specictation. Connect a monitor that supports DVI-D connection to this
port.
(Note 2)
HDMI Port
The HDMI (High-Denition Multimedia Interface) provides an all-digital audio/video interface to transmit
the uncompressed audio/video signals and is HDCP compliant. Connect the HDMI audio/video device to
this port. The HDMI Technology can support a maximum resolution of 1920x1080p but the actual resolu-
tions supported depend on the monitor being used.
• After installing the HDMI device, make sure the default device for sound playback is the HDMI
device. (The item name may differ by operating system. The following screen is from Win-
dows Vista.)
• Please note the HDMI audio output only supports AC3, DTS and 2-channel-LPCM formats.
(AC3 and DTS require the use of an external decoder for decoding.)
In Windows Vista, select Start>Control Panel>Sound, select Realtek
HDMI Output and then click Set Default.
(Note 1) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter.
(Note 2) Simultaneous output for DVI-D and HDMI is not supported.
- 19 - Hardware Installation
A. Dual Display Congurations:
This motherboard provides three ports for video output: DVI-D, HDMI and D-Sub. The table below shows
the supported dual display congurations.
Dual
Combination Supported or Not
Display
DVI-D + D-Sub Yes
DVI-D + HDMI No
HDMI + D-Sub Yes
B. Playback of HD DVD and Blu-ray Discs:
In order to get better playback quality, when playing the HD DVD or Blu-ray discs, refer to the recom-
mended system requirements (or better) below.
• Memory: Two 1 GB DDR3 1066 memory modules with dual channel mode enabled
• BIOS Setup: At least 256 MB of UMA Frame Buffer Size (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Advanced
BIOS Features," for more information)
• Playback software: CyberLink PowerDVD 8.0 or later (Note: Please ensure Hardware Acceleration
is enabled.)
• HDCP compliant monitor(s)
Optical S/PDIF Out Connector
This connector provides digital audio out to an external audio system that supports digital optical audio.
Before using this feature, ensure that your audio system provides an optical digital audio in connector.
eSATA 3Gb/s Port
The eSATA 3Gb/s port conforms to SATA 3Gb/s standard and is compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard.
Use the port to connect an external SATA device or a SATA port multiplier.
RJ-45 LAN Port
The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 1 Gbps data rate. The following de-
scribes the states of the LAN port LEDs.
Connection/
Speed LED
Activity LED
Connection/Speed LED:
Activity LED:
State Description
State Description
Orange 1 Gbps data rate
Blinking Data transmission or receiving is occurring
Green 100 Mbps data rate
Off No data transmission or receiving is occurring
Off 10 Mbps data rate
LAN Port
• When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, rst remove the cable from your
device and then remove it from the motherboard.
• When removing the cable, pull it straight out from the connector. Do not rock it side to side to
prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector.
Hardware Installation - 20 -
Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Jack (Orange)
Use this audio jack to connect center/subwoofer speakers in a 5.1/7.1-channel audio conguration.
Rear Speaker Out Jack (Black)
Use this audio jack to connect rear speakers in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio conguration.
Side Speaker Out Jack (Gray)
Use this audio jack to connect side speakers in a 7.1-channel audio conguration.
Line In Jack (Blue)
The default line in jack. Use this audio jack for line in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc.
Line Out Jack (Green)
The default line out jack. Use this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. This jack can be
used to connect front speakers in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio conguration.
Mic In Jack (Pink)
The default Mic in jack. Microphones must be connected to this jack.
In addition to the default speakers settings, the ~ audio jacks can be recongured to perform
different functions via the audio software. Only microphones still MUST be connected to the
default Mic in jack ( ). Refer to the instructions on setting up a 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio con-
guration in Chapter 5, "Conguring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio."
- 21 - Hardware Installation
1-7 Internal Connectors
1
6
17
2
3
15
11
7
5
8
12
13
10
16
18 19 4 14
9
1) ATX_12V_2X4
11) F_AUDIO
2) ATX
12) CD_IN
3) CPU_FAN
13) SPDIF_IO
4) SYS_FAN
14) F_USB1/F_USB2/F_USB3
5) NB_FAN
15) LPT
6) FDD
16) COM
7) IDE
17) CI
8) SATA2_0/1/2/3/4
18) CLR_CMOS
9) PWR_LED
19) BAT
10) F_PANEL
Read the following guidelines before connecting external devices:
• First make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect.
• Before installing the devices, be sure to turn off the devices and your computer. Unplug the
power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices.
• After installing the device and before turning on the computer, make sure the device cable has
been securely attached to the connector on the motherboard.
Hardware Installation - 22 -
- 23 - Hardware Installation
G.QBOFM
1/2) ATX_12V_2X4/ATX (2x4 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector)
With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all the com-
ponents on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, rst make sure the power supply
is turned off and all devices are properly installed. The power connector possesses a foolproof design.
Connect the power supply cable to the power connector in the correct orientation. The 12V power con-
nector mainly supplies power to the CPU. If the 12V power connector is not connected, the computer will
not start.
• To meet expansion requirements, it is recommended that a power supply that can withstand
high power consumption be used (500W or greater). If a power supply is used that does not
provide the required power, the result can lead to an unstable or unbootable system.
• The power connectors are compatible with power supplies with 2x2 12V and 2x10 power
connectors. When using a power supply providing a 2x4 12V and a 2x12 power connector,
remove the protective covers from the 12V power connector and the main power connector on
the motherboard. Do not insert the power supply cables into pins under the protective covers
when using a power supply providing a 2x2 12V and a 2x10 power connector.
ATX_12V_2X4:
Pin No. Denition
1 GND (Only for 2x4-pin 12V)
1
5
2 GND (Only for 2x4-pin 12V)
3 GND
4 GND
4
8
5 +12V (Only for 2x4-pin 12V)
ATX_12V_2X4
6 +12V (Only for 2x4-pin 12V)
7 +12V
8 +12V
ATX:
Pin No. Denition
Pin No. Denition
1 3.3V
13 3.3V
2 3.3V
14 -12V
3 GND
15 GND
4 +5V
16 PS_ON (soft On/Off)
5 GND
17 GND
6 +5V
18 GND
7 GND
19 GND
8 Power Good
20 -5V
9 5VSB (stand by +5V)
21 +5V
10 +12V
22 +5V
11 +12V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX)
23 +5V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX)
12 3.3V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX)
24 GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX)
G.QBOFM
12
24
1
13
ATX
3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers)
The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN)and a 4-pin system fan header(SYS_FAN).
Each fan header supplies a +12V power voltage and possesses a foolproof insertion design. When con-
necting a fan cable, be sure to connect it in the correct orientation. Most fans are designed with color-
coded power connector wires. A red power connector wire indicates a positive connection and requires
a +12V voltage. The black connector wire is the ground wire. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed
control, which requires the use of a CPU fan with fan speed control design. For optimum heat dissipa-
tion, it is recommended that a system fan be installed inside the chassis.
CPU_FAN:
Pin No. Denition
1 GND
2 +12V / Speed Control
CPU_FAN
3 Sense
4 Speed Control
SYS_FAN:
Pin No. Denition
1 GND
SYS_FAN
2 +12V / Speed Control
3 Sense
4 Reserve
Pin No. Denition
1 GND
2 +12V
3 NC
• Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to prevent your CPU, North Bridge and
system from overheating. Overheating may result in damage to the CPU/North Bridge or the
system may hang.
• These fan headers are not conguration jumper blocks. Do not place a jumper cap on the
headers.
Hardware Installation - 24 -
G.QBOFM
G.QBOFM
1
1
5) NB_FAN (North Bridge Fan Header)
Connect the North Bridge fan cable to this header. The fan header has a foolproof insertion design.
When connecting a fan cable, be sure to connect it in the correct orientation. Most fans are designed
with color-coded power connector wires. A red power connector wire indicates a positive connection and
requires a +12V voltage. The black connector wire is the ground wire.
1
6) FDD (Floppy Disk Drive Connector)
This connector is used to connect a oppy disk drive. The types of oppy disk drives supported are:
360 KB, 720 KB, 1.2 MB, 1.44 MB, and 2.88 MB. Before connecting a oppy disk drive, be sure to locate
pin 1 of the connector and the oppy disk drive cable. The pin 1 of the cable is typically designated by a
stripe of different color. For purchasing the optional oppy disk drive cable, please contact the local dealer.
34
33
2
1
7) IDE (IDE Connector)
The IDE connector supports up to two IDE devices such as hard drives and optical drives. Before attach-
ing the IDE cable, locate the foolproof groove on the connector. If you wish to connect two IDE devices,
remember to set the jumpers and the cabling according to the role of the IDE devices (for example,
master or slave). (For information about conguring master/slave settings for the IDE devices, read the
instructions from the device manufacturers.)
40
39
2
1
- 25 - Hardware Installation
8) SATA2_0/1/2/3/4 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors)
The SATA connectors conform to SATA 3Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard.
Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. The AMD SB710 controller supports RAID 0, RAID 1,
RAID 10, and JBOD. Refer to Chapter 5, "Conguring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on congur-
ing a RAID array.
Pin No. Denition
1 GND
2 TXP
7
3 TXN
4 GND
5 RXN
6 RXP
7 GND
Please connect the L-shaped end of
the SATA 3Gb/s cable to your SATA
hard drive.
• A RAID 0 or RAID 1 conguration requires at least two hard drives. If more than two hard
drives are to be used, the total number of hard drives must be an even number.
• A RAID 10 conguration requires at least four hard drives and the total number of hard drives
must be an even number.
9) PWR_LED (System Power LED Header)
This header can be used to connect a system power LED on the chassis to indicate system power
status. The LED is on when the system is operating. The LED keeps blinking when the system is in S1
sleep state. The LED is off when the system is in S3/S4 sleep state or powered off (S5).
Pin No. Denition
1 MPD+
2 MPD-
1
3 MPD-
System Status LED
S0 On
S1 Blinking
S3/S4/S5 Off
Hardware Installation - 26 -
G.QBOFM
SATA2_4
7
1
1
SATA2_3
SATA2_2
SATA2_1
SATA2_0
7
1
G.QBOFM
G.QBOFM
G.QBOFM
G.QBOFM
10) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header)
Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker and system status indicator on the chassis front panel
to this header according to the pin assignments below. Note the positive and negative pins before con-
necting the cables.
• MSG (Message/Power/Sleep LED, Yellow):
System Status LED
Connects to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel. The LED
S0 On
is on when the system is operating. The LED keeps blinking when the sys-
S1 Blinking
tem is in S1 sleep state. The LED is off when the system is in S3/S4 sleep
S3/S4/S5 Off
state or powered off (S5).
• PW (Power Switch, Red):
Connects to the power switch on the chassis front panel. You may congure the way to turn off your
system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for
more information).
• SPEAK (Speaker, Orange):
Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel. The system reports system startup status by is-
suing a beep code. One single short beep will be heard if no problem is detected at system startup. If
a problem is detected, the BIOS may issue beeps in different patterns to indicate the problem. Refer
to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," for information about beep codes.
• HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue)
Connects to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. The LED is on when the hard drive
is reading or writing data.
• RES (Reset Switch, Green):
Connects to the reset switch on the chassis front panel. Press the reset switch to restart the computer
if the computer freezes and fails to perform a normal restart.
• NC (Purple):
No connection
The front panel design may differ by chassis. A front panel module mainly consists of power
switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. When connecting your
chassis front panel module to this header, make sure the wire assignments and the pin assign-
ments are matched correctly.
- 27 - Hardware Installation
G.QBOFM
Message/Power/
Power
Sleep LED
Switch
Speaker
MSG+HD+
PW+RES-
MSG-HD-
PW-RES+
SPEAK+
SPEAK-
2
20
1
19
NC
Hard Drive
Reset
Activity LED
Switch
11) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header)
The front panel audio header supports Intel High Denition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. You may connect
your chassis front panel audio module to this header. Make sure the wire assignments of the module con-
nector match the pin assignments of the motherboard header. Incorrect connection between the module
connector and the motherboard header will make the device unable to work or even damage it.
For HD Front Panel Audio: For AC'97 Front Panel Audio:
Pin No. Denition
Pin No. Denition
10
9
1 MIC2_L
1 MIC
2 GND
2 GND
2
1
3 MIC2_R
3 MIC Power
4 -ACZ_DET
4 NC
5 LINE2_R
5 Line Out (R)
6 GND
6 NC
7 FAUDIO_JD
7 NC
8 No Pin
8 No Pin
9 LINE2_L
9 Line Out (L)
10 GND
10 NC
• The front panel audio header supports HD audio by default. If your chassis provides an AC'97
front panel audio module, refer to the instructions on how to activate AC'97 functionality via
the audio software in Chapter 5, "Conguring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio."
• Audio signals will be present on both of the front and back panel audio connections simultane-
ously. If you want to mute the back panel audio (only supported when using an HD front panel
audio module), refer to Chapter 5, "Conguring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio."
• Some chassis provide a front panel audio module that has separated connectors on each wire
instead of a single plug. For information about connecting the front panel audio module that
has different wire assignments, please contact the chassis manufacturer.
12) CD_IN (CD In Connector)
You may connect the audio cable that came with your optical drive to the header.
Pin No. Denition
1 CD-L
1
2 GND
3 GND
4 CD-R
Hardware Installation - 28 -
13) SPDIF_IO (S/PDIF In/Out Header)
This header supports digital S/PDIF In/Out. Via an optional S/PDIF In and Out cable, this header can
connect to an audio device that supports digital audio out and an audio system that supports digital au-
dio in. For purchasing the optional S/PDIF In and Out cable, please contact the local dealer.
Pin No. Denition
6 5
1 Power
2 1
2 No Pin
3 SPDIF
4 SPDIFI
5 GND
6 GND
14) F_USB1/F_USB2/F_USB3 (USB Headers)
The headers conform to USB 2.0/1.1 specication. Each USB header can provide two USB ports via an
optional USB bracket. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer.
Pin No. Denition
1 Power (5V)
2 Power (5V)
1
2
3 USB DX-
4 USB DY-
109
5 USB DX+
6 USB DY+
7 GND
8 GND
9 No Pin
10 NC
• Do not plug the IEEE 1394 bracket (2x5-pin) cable into the USB header.
• Prior to installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power
cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the USB bracket.
- 29 - Hardware Installation
15) LPT (Parallel Port Header)
The LPT header can provide one parallel port via an optional LPT port cable. For purchasing the optional
LPT port cable, please contact the local dealer.
Pin No. Denition
Pin No. Denition
1 STB-
14 GND
2 AFD-
15 PD6
3 PD0
16 GND
4 ERR-
17 PD7
5 PD1
18 GND
6 INIT-
19 ACK-
7 PD2
20 GND
8 SLIN-
21 BUSY
9 PD3
22 GND
10 GND
23 PE
11 PD4
24 No Pin
12 GND
25 SLCT
13 PD5
26 GND
Hardware Installation - 30 -
G.QBOFM
1
2
25
26
16) COM (Serial Port Header)
The COM header can provide one serial port via an optional COM port cable. For purchasing the op-
tional COM port cable, please contact the local dealer.
Pin No. Denition
1 NDCD-
2 NSIN
9
1
10
2
3 NSOUT
4 NDTR-
5 GND
6 NDSR-
7 NRTS-
8 NCTS-
9 NRI-
10 No Pin
17) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header)
This motherboard provides a chassis detection feature that detects if the chassis cover has been re-
moved. This function requires a chassis with chassis intrusion detection design.
Pin No. Denition
1
1 Signal
2 GND
18) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper)
Use this jumper to clear the CMOS values (e.g. date information and BIOS congurations) and reset the
CMOS values to factory defaults. To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on the two pins to tem-
porarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for a few seconds.
Open: Normal
Short: Clear CMOS Values
• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before clear-
ing the CMOS values.
• After clearing the CMOS values and before turning on your computer, be sure to remove the
jumper cap from the jumper. Failure to do so may cause damage to the motherboard.
• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized De-
faults) or manually congure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS
congurations).
- 31 - Hardware Installation
19) BAT(BATTERY)
The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS congurations, date, and time information)
in the CMOS when the computer is turned off. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to a
low level, or the CMOS values may not be accurate or may be lost.
You may clear the CMOS values by removing the battery:
1. Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord.
2. Gently remove the battery from the battery holder and wait for one
minute. (Or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the positive
and negative terminals of the battery holder, making them short for 5
seconds.)
3. Replace the battery.
4. Plug in the power cord and restart your computer.
• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord before replacing the battery.
• Replace the battery with an equivalent one. Danger of explosion if the battery is replaced with
an incorrect model.
• Contact the place of purchase or local dealer if you are not able to replace the battery by your-
self or uncertain about the battery model.
• When installing the battery, note the orientation of the positive side (+) and the negative side (-)
of the battery (the positive side should face up).
• Used batteries must be handled in accordance with local environmental regulations.
Hardware Installation - 32 -